Conduct Control on Usenet

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ID12449482
AuthorsChristine B Smith (Philadelphia University, corresponding author), Margaret Mclaughlin (0000-0003-4039-5054, University of Southern California, corresponding author), Kerry Osborne (University of Southern California, corresponding author), Kerry K Osborne
Year2006
Volume2
Issue4
Pages0-0
Publication date2006-06-23
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Computer-Mediated Communication (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1083-6101 • E-ISSN: 1083-6101
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/j.1083-6101.1997.tb00197.x
OpenAlexW2081290104
LanguageEN
Citations received21
References cited6

In this paper we explore the nature of offensive conduct and its treatment on Usenet. Specifically, we examine the frequency, form, and tone of reproaches for misconduct on five newsgroups: rec.arts.tv.soaps; soc.motss; soc.singles; rec.sports.hockey; and comp.sys.ibm.pc.games. Where possible, subsequent accounts offered by offenders are also examined. Results indicate that few individuals respond publicly to their reproachers and that complete “traditional” remedial episodes in Usenet are relatively rare. Discriminant analysis supports a tentative conclusion that different offense types elicit reproaches which vary in form and tone. Furthermore, the tenor and frequency of reproaches for particular offenses vary according to newsgroup, supporting the thesis that norm violations are differentially treated in Usenet “communities.” The analyses and discussion include an examination of gender differences in the newsgroups studied

Art · Blacklist · Computer security · Norm (philosophy · Offensive · Operations research · Political science · Tone (literature · Computer Science · Cybercrime and Law Enforcement Studies · Engineering · Hate Speech and Cyberbullying Detection · Law · Psychology · Stalking, Cyberstalking, and Harassment

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